Meal Planning

Time for weekly meal planning.  On account of Sameer and I eating nachos one night after giving Simran something else altogether and putting her to bed, I didn't end up making the Tofu Kiev last week, so I'll try it this week instead.  Here is what is in my fridge that needs using up:  2-3 bunches kale, the better part of a pound of baby spinach, some carrots, a few celery sticks, one tomato, one heart of Romaine, and two crowns broccoli.  Here is what I'm making:

Tofu Kiev and Wild Rice Pilaf and Peas & Carrots and Spiced Red Lentil, Tomato, & Kale Soup
This meal is getting carried over from last week, when I first intended to make it.  I already have all the ingredients on hand; plus it will use up one of the bunches of kale mentioned above.

Penne alla Vodka
This will use up the crowns of broccoli and a couple of the carrots.  I already have the pasta, sauce, and vegetarian Italian sausage on hand too.

Spaghetti Squash with Thick Chunky Tomato Sauce from Scratch and Fresh Bread
We all really liked the spaghetti squash the last time I made it (I think it was the first time any of us had had spaghetti squash), though Simran demanded marinara sauce before eating hers.  So this time I'm making a tomato sauce recipe from OhSheGlows.com and a side of fresh bread.  If I have any leftover vegan meatballs from making them today, I'll throw them in with the sauce too.

Tofu Po'Boy Sandwiches and Sweet Potato Fries
These sandwiches will use up the tomato and Romaine I have on hand, as well as the rest of the fresh French bread. 


Cheese & Onion Pasties and Baby Arugula Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette and Creamy Roasted Tomato, Garlic, & Onion Coconut Soup
I still have a largish block of good cheddar from making Welsh rarebit, and I don't want it to go to waste, so I'm making another of my favorites from Tea & Sympathy -- cheese & onion pasties.  Tea & Sympathy serves them with a small green salad, so I'll be doing the same.  Tomato soup seemed like another good cold-weather accompaniment that includes vegetables that Simran might actually eat.  Instead of the standard Heinz tomato soup Tea & Sympathy serves, I'm making my own with a recipe from OhSheGlows.com. 

Crispy Breaded Tofu Strips and Buffalo Hummus with Celery Sticks and Winter Squash Mac 'n Cheeze and Peas & Carrots
This has become a regular weekly meal. 

Sun-dried Tomato Mushroom & Spinach Tofu Quiche and Green Banana Power Blended Salad
I haven't made this quiche in awhile, and the combination of the two dishes should use up my remaining spinach.